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Christmas market suspect may have been 'dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany': Here's what we know
The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecutor has said.
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Hope returns to eastern Aleppo - which Assad forces all but extinguished
Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's full control.
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Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed
Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
Showbiz
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Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed
Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
UK News
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Time running out as deadline looms to apply for winter fuel payment worth up to £300
Pensioners have until the end of Saturday to apply for benefits which could unlock access to the winter fuel payment, or risk missing out on up to £300.
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Here's a list of NHS trusts which have put up hospital parking charges in past two years
A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.
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Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas resign from RSPCA
TV presenter Chris Packham and former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas have stepped down from their roles as president and vice-president of the RSPCA following allegations of animal cruelty at the charity's approved abattoirs
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Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed
Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
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England 1966 World Cup footballer George Eastham dies
George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88.
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Thousands meet at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice
Thousands of people including pagans, druids and dancers have gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument for the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.
World News
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Christmas market suspect may have been 'dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany': Here's what we know
The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecutor has said.
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Hope returns to eastern Aleppo - which Assad forces all but extinguished
Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's full control.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
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US says it has killed Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in Syria airstrike
The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria.
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Russia should have invaded Ukraine 'earlier' says Putin - as he addresses possible peace talks
Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier, in a national address spanning more than four hours.
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Villain or hero? Everyone has thoughts on alleged healthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione - and it's not all negative
Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC.
Politics
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Time running out as deadline looms to apply for winter fuel payment worth up to £300
Pensioners have until the end of Saturday to apply for benefits which could unlock access to the winter fuel payment, or risk missing out on up to £300.
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Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, nominated for peerage
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage.
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Who has been given a peerage? Full list of people nominated to House of Lords
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated 30 former Labour MPs, staff and union leaders to the House of Lords.
Weird News
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
Tech News
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru
A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones' origins
Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.
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Christmas market suspect may have been 'dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany': Here's what we know
The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecutor has said.
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Time running out as deadline looms to apply for winter fuel payment worth up to £300
Pensioners have until the end of Saturday to apply for benefits which could unlock access to the winter fuel payment, or risk missing out on up to £300.
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Car production falls in UK for ninth month in a row, SMMT data shows - after worst November for industry since 1980
UK car manufacturing fell again in November, the ninth month of decline in a row, according to industry data.
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Government borrowing in November hits three-year low
Government borrowing in November was the lowest for that month in three years, according to official figures.
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Billionaire Mike Ashley denied Boohoo board seat after boardroom battle
British billionaire Mike Ashley has been denied a seat on the board of fast-fashion business Boohoo.
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